Job responsibilities
WHO ARE WE
We are Circle Health Group.
We are the number one independent provider of hospital services in this country, with more than 50 hospitals, 6000 specialists and 2 million patient visits each year.
We offer high quality, safe, accessible and affordable healthcare.
We want to be the most innovative and patient focused healthcare organisation.
WHO ARE YOU
You are a senior clinical psychologist with advanced expertise in neuropsychology, rehabilitation, and physical health.
You are passionate about leading psychological services that place patients and families at the heart of care.
You provide visible clinical leadership, building a culture of safety, compassion, and innovation.
You are a role model for professional excellence, developing others while ensuring the highest standards of governance.
You influence service development and strategy at both site and organisational level.
WHAT DO YOU DO
Clinical Leadership and Strategy
Provide strategic leadership for psychological services within the Rehabilitation Centre and across relevant pathways.
Act as the senior clinical psychology lead, ensuring safe, evidence-based, and patientcentred practice.
Contribute to hospital and corporate service planning, representing psychological services at senior management forums.
Lead on outcome measurement, performance indicators, and service development initiatives for psychology.
Clinical Assessment and Intervention
Deliver expert psychological assessment and intervention for patients with neurological, psychological, and physical health conditions.
Use advanced knowledge of neuropsychological, cognitive, behavioural, and systemic models to inform treatment.
Provide specialist formulations to guide MDT case planning and rehabilitation pathways.
Support complex cases, providing senior-level expertise for decision-making and care planning.
Teamwork and Staff Support
Lead and nurture a team of psychologists, trainees, and assistants, ensuring effective supervision, appraisal, and development.
Provide reflective practice, consultation, and psychological input to support the wellbeing of the wider MDT.
Deliver teaching, training, and psychoeducation for staff, families, and carers on psychological aspects of rehabilitation and recovery.
Provide debriefing or staff support following difficult or distressing clinical events.
Governance, Quality, and Risk Management
Ensure all psychological practice complies with HCPC/BPS standards, safeguarding, and Circle Health Group governance frameworks.
Lead on audits, research, and service evaluation to monitor quality and embed continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation and ensure consistent use of outcome measures and EHR systems.
Advise hospital leadership on psychological risk management, safeguarding, and ethical issues.
Service Development and Research
Drive innovation in rehabilitation psychology, piloting and embedding new evidence-based practices.
Lead on research and publication, contributing to national and international best practice in neurorehabilitation.
Actively contribute to the growth and reputation of the service, working with consultants and external partners to shape clinical pathways.
Develop partnerships with academic institutions to support teaching, research, and workforce development.
WHAT DO YOU HAVE
Essential
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) recognised by the HCPC.
HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical).
Significant post-qualification experience in neuropsychology, complex rehabilitation, or physical health settings.
Demonstrated leadership experience in managing psychology services or teams.
Expertise in neuropsychological assessment, cognitive rehabilitation, and therapeutic approaches (e.g., CBT, ACT, systemic).
Strong knowledge of the psychological impact of neurological conditions, trauma, and disability.
Evidence of service development, audit, and research experience.
Proven ability to influence at senior levels and work effectively within a complex MDT.
Desirable
Postdoctoral training in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN or equivalent).
Experience working in inpatient or residential neurorehabilitation.
Evidence of publications or presentations in rehabilitation psychology.
Training in specialist models (e.g., EMDR, CAT, family/systemic therapy).
Experience contributing to corporate-level service development or strategy.
WHAT SORT OF PERSON ARE YOU
You are a great communicator with different people at different levels.
You are an excellent judge and decision maker.
You are a highly effective problem solver.
You are proactive and driven to succeed.
You are punctual, committed and reliable.
You are flexible and adaptable.
WHAT ELSE?
This is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This is not exhaustive and may change due to future changes and developments.
You have to maintain your knowledge and conduct your duties responsibly with the guidance of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
You treat all patient information as confidential and would only breach confidence if you felt that a patient or member of staff was at risk of harm.
Health & Safety / Confidentiality
You must maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act. Ensuring appropriate measures are taken in respect of Health and Safety for staff, visitors and contractors.
In the course of their duties employees will have access to confidential material about patients, members of staff and Circle Health Group. On no account must information relating to identifiable patients be divulged to anyone other than authorised persons, for example, medical, nursing or other professional staff, as appropriate, who are concerned directly with the care, diagnosis and/or treatment of the patient. Similarly, no information of a personal or confidential nature concerning individual members of staff should be divulged to anyone without the proper authority. Failure to observe these rules will be regarded as serious misconduct, which could result in disciplinary action being taken including dismissal.
This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This job description is not an exhaustive document and may be subject to alteration in the light of future changes and developments.
Opportunities with Circle Health Group
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work stylesand more.
Were passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.